Kempczinski Christopher J

CEO Kempczinski sells 52,553 shares of MCD for $17,470,980.99, reducing holdings by 60.4% in two separate transactions at blended average $332.44

Christopher Kempczinski executed two separate sales on February 12-13, 2026, totaling 52,553 shares ($17,470,980.99) at prices ($331.35 and $333.54) near the 52-week high of $332.08, reducing his stake from 86,998 shares to 34,445 shares—a 60.4% reduction. His prior trades at MCD show a 4-of-5 well-timed pattern at the 90-day mark (3 prior 90d negative returns of -3.3%, -2.9%, -2.4%; only the most recent 2025-02-11 sale showed +0.6%), though his cross-ticker track record average 90-day return of -1.1% with 66.67% well-timed rate is marginally positive. The stock currently trades at $327.62, -1.3% from the 52-week high, having posted +6.6% over 30 days and +8.2% over 90 days post-transaction, in contrast to the downside bias of his prior MCD sales. The sale at peak valuations (P/E 27.72, market cap $233.3B, modest 1.7% annual revenue growth) materializes a substantial reduction in CEO equity exposure during strong recent momentum.

McDonald's CEO Kempczinski sells 10,500 shares for $3,255,525; holdings drop 24.3% to 32,755 shares

Kempczinski sold 10,500 shares at $310.05 on 2025-02-11, reducing his holdings by 24.3% from 43,255 to 32,755 shares and realizing $3,255,525 in proceeds. The stock currently trades at $310.02, only 2.1% below its 52-week high of $316.56, and is up 10.1% over the past 30 days. Notably, his prior trades at McDonald's showed a timing pattern of 4 of 5 prior sells being well-timed at the 90-day mark, as measured by subsequent stock declines. The cross-ticker track record shows a 80.00% well-timed rate on prior sells with an average 90-day return of -1.4%, suggesting the insider has historically sold ahead of weakness rather than at random intervals. Investors should monitor whether this latest sale—occurring near the 52-week high—follows that established pattern or represents a departure.

McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski sold 9,291 shares at $305.00 on 2024-09-27, reducing stake 17.7% to 43,255 shares.

Christopher Kempczinski, McDonald's Chairman and CEO, executed a sale of 9,291 shares at $305.00 on 2024-09-27, representing a 17.7% reduction in his holdings from 52,546 shares to 43,255 shares. The transaction occurred as MCD trades at its 52-week high of $303.69, with the stock up 5.8% over 30 days and 19.2% over 90 days. His cross-ticker track record shows 4 prior sells with an average 90-day return of +2.6%, indicating sales that were followed by stock appreciation—a pattern of poorly-timed exits. At the same ticker, his most recent measurable sale on 2023-09-18 also saw the stock rise 2.6% in the following 90 days. The substantial reduction in his MCD stake during a period of strong price momentum warrants monitoring, particularly given his consistent history of selling prior to continued upside.

CEO Kempczinski sells 18.4K shares of MCD for $5.5M at blended $300.02 near 52-week high

Christopher Kempczinski executed 2 separate sales totaling 18,356 shares for $5,507,151.81, reducing his stake by 29.8% from 61,611 to 43,255 shares. The sales occurred on 2024-09-23 and 2024-09-24 at prices of $300.03 and $300.00 respectively, yielding a blended average of $300.02, which is -0.0% from the current 52-week high of $300.53. Within his same-ticker history at MCD, his prior 2023-09-18 sale produced a 90-day return of +2.6%, and his cross-ticker track record across all open-market sales shows a 90d well-timed rate of 0.00%. The sales occur amid strong recent momentum (30-day +4.1%, 90-day +16.4%) and solid fundamentals (annual revenue growth +10.0%, market cap $215.5B), but the reduction of nearly one-third of his holdings at near-peak prices represents a material reduction in his direct exposure to the company he leads.

McDonald's CEO Kempczinski sells 3,934 shares at $300.00 on 2024-09-16; retains 61,611 shares post-transaction.

Kempczinski sold 3,934 shares for $1,180,200.00, reducing his stake by 6.0% from 65,545 to 61,611 shares. The sale occurred near the 52-week high ($300.53), with the transaction price of $300.00 only 2.8% below that peak. His cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior sell with an average 90-day return of +2.6%, indicating that sell was poorly timed (the stock subsequently rose). At McDonald's specifically, his prior sell on 2023-09-18 also saw a 90-day return of +2.6%, and his timing pattern shows 0 of 1 prior sells were well-timed at the 90-day mark. The company's fundamentals remain solid with annual revenue growth of +10.0%, a P/E of 25.22, and net income of $2.0B, though the stock has risen +15.1% over 90 days. This sale, executed at a elevated price point relative to recent trading ranges, does not align with a pattern of successful exits in his prior transaction history.